Simbambili Game Lodge - Sabi Sands Game Reserve

Simbambili Game Lodge is situated among dense stands of knobthorn and jackalberry trees along the meandering Manyeleti River in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, part of the world-renowned Kruger National Park. 

With its Morroccan-styled suites that have been sensitively designed to blend with the environment and carefully positioned to enhance privacy, this is a must for the romantic at heart. Each suite with its own plunge pool and Sala overlooking the watering hole.

At the lodge, our guests are made to feel at home through the personal touches and calming nature of the setting, with many an hour spent on the main deck keeping an eye on the large waterhole and its ever-changing visitors just below.

The large thatched suites have been elegantly designed to blend in with the environment and carefully positioned to enhance privacy. While the shower, free-standing bath, his and her sinks and modern finishings are impressive, it’s the outside deck our guests love most.

Each suite has its own spacious riverbed-facing deck with a plunge pool and sala bed under shade to laze away a perfect afternoon.

 

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2025 / 2026 Rates

Rate:
R27,000.00 per person per night sharing 

R40,500.00 per person per night single

R13,500.00 per child per night 

* Rates exclude conservation fees and gate fees

Rates include:
Accommodation, All meals and snacks, All local drinks (soft drinks, house wine, selection of local beers, local spirits), Minibar drinks, 2 Daily game drives, Wi-Fi & Laundry

 

 

 

SPECIAL OFFERS:

PAY 3 STAY 4 - Valid 15 January – 30 June 2026 & 1 November – 15 December 2026

HONEYMOOON SPECIAL - Valid 15 January 2026 -30 June 2026 &-01 November-15 December 2026

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT WAIVED FOR GROUP BOOKINGS - Valid 15 January 2026 -15 December 2026

Ts&Cs Apply to all offers

Simbambili Safari Lodge – Northern Sabi Sands Game Reserve – Information

Simbambili Lodge is situated among dense stands of knobthorn and jackalberry trees along the meandering Manyeleti River in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, part of the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Sophisticated yet simple, each suite has spectacular views over extensive woodland savannah that teems with wildlife, as seen from the unique en-suite bathrooms and salas or from individual private plunge pools.
Eight suites are available at Simbambili, all with breathtaking views of the surrounding savanna, as well as air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms, mini-bars, private viewing decks, plunge pools, and an outdoor shower and bath.
Simbambili offers a unique exclusive Safari experiences in both open Land Rovers, and on foot. The private reserve is home to an abundance of species: 147 mammals including the "Big Five", 114 reptiles, 507 birds, 49 fish, 34 amphibians and 336 trees. The reserve is predominantly open savannah and with a near perfect year round climate, it is the ideal African safari holiday destination.
Simbambili does not cater for children, unless the lodge is booked exclusively.
Self-dive instructions: The N12 to eMalahleni (Witbank), where the N12 highway links up with the N4 highway,continue with the N4 in the direction Mbombela (Nelspruit).Approximately 30 km past Middleburg take the R 540 to your left,travel through the town of eMakhazeni (Belfast) and eMnotweni (Dullstroom) to Mashishing (Lydenburg).Take the R 36 (which becomes the R 527) towards Hoedspruit, passing through Ohrigstad and descending down the Able Erasmus Pass. Approximately 68 km past Ohrigstad take the R 531 to your right,continue 33 km and towards Bushbuckridge , turn left at Acornhoek and travel through Acornhoek ,continue on road until you get to Hluvukani (33 km) At Hluvukani you will see the Viva Garage on your right. Continue straight 7 km on a tar road towards Manyelethi,turn right at the Seville A Sabi Sand sign, this is a dirt road,continue on this road for 6.5 km until you reach a T-junction always following Sabi Sand signs Turn left at this T-Junction,you will pass the villages of Utah and Dixie. From the Utah Trading Store, which is on your right, it is about 7.2km until you reach the Gowrie Gate entrance to the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.Here you will be required to pay an entrance fee of R190.00 (per vehicle) and R50 per person. Please note the Gowrie Gate is only open between 5:00am (05h00) 11:00pm (23h00). Turn immediately right at the Gowrie Gate, and follow the fence line to the Lodge. Simbambili is approximately 6km from Gowrie Gate. DO NOT GO TO ANY OTHER GATE THAN GOWRIE GATE. YOU CAN NOT ENTER THE RESERVE AT ANY OTHER GATE TO GET TO SIMBAMBILI.
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Sabi Sands Lodges Reviews

Best in the bushes  
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What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone

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May 6, 2026   ZA    Website   
Best in the bushes  
Candice Tehini    May 6, 2026   ZA    Website   
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What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone for the stress-free bush experience.

From the vanilla scented towels, to the delicious food, exciting game drives and phenomenal staff, our stay at Shiduli was magical from the second we arrived and lives in our hearts long after we left.

Your helpful staff greeted us as we arrived and and were with us every step of the way... literally. We were escorted to our private villa by Gary, who my children absolutely adored. Richard, in the bar was on form and Gogo Dorris had faith that we would see lions... which we did.

Thandy and Karen were friendly, professional and made us feel like old friends. We will definitely be back and will bring our friends and family so they can share in this beautiful gem.

Sabisandlodges has been amazing in…  
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Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us


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September 23, 2026   GB    Website   
Sabisandlodges has been amazing in…  
Annelize Taylor    September 23, 2026   GB    Website   
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Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us in great detail!!

Thank you so much for arranging all our travel - Ulusaba, amazing. The pick ups were great - through vumba tours!!
The La Rochelle tours were fantastic too. Drivers were helpful, friendly and professional.

Really enjoyed our experiences and everyone involved made it even better!!!!

The best safari oasis  
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We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see

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August 19, 2026   Cardiff, UK    Website   
The best safari oasis  
Mandy H    August 19, 2026   Cardiff, UK    Website   
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We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see the big 5 and a lot more animals. The game drives were amazing. The Knowledge of the tracker (Donald) and our guide (Helen) was exceptional and they ensured we were able to see everything. We seen leopards, cheetahs and lions. You stop for a morning coffee out in the bush and sundowners in the evening, this was also excellently organised. The rooms are absolutely stunning with the biggest mini bar I’ve ever seen. The drink options are fantastic. Super comfortable rooms and luxurious. Food was superb. Each evening there was a different location for dinner excellently curated by the team at the hotel, with food prepared to a very high standard. We also used the gym facilities which were great. The service and operational standards at this hotel are exceptional. I would 100% stay at this lodge again it was such an incredible experience

100% Recommended  
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Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100%

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July 26, 2026   CL    Website   
100% Recommended  
Sven Gysling    July 26, 2026   CL    Website   
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Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100% recommended.

Thank you Max for your recommendation and great service.  
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Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly

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September 23, 2026   ZA    Website   
Thank you Max for your recommendation and great service.  
Andrew W.    September 23, 2026   ZA    Website   
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Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly recommend booking with Sabi Sands Lodges as it saved us time & effort. Experience counts and Max's knowledge was invaluable.


What you’ll love at Simbambili Game Lodge:

  • Your first leopard sighting.
  • Game viewing from the shaded Sala bed on your private deck.
  • Hot water bottles on morning game drives in winter.

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HONEYMOON SUITES

There’s one Honeymoon Suite and one Waterhole Suite at Simbambili, both perfect for honeymooners and lying on the far ends of the lodge to ensure even more privacy.

These romantic suites are slightly larger and come with added amenities. They have a shower, free-standing bath, his and her sinks and modern finishings as the other suites, but come with an added lounge area for more space.

The outside deck, however, is still what our honeymooners love most. The extensive bush-facing deck, with a plunge pool and shaded sala bed, is the perfect place to spend a hot afternoon in the sun.

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